Siddhartha Aggarwal Becomes Oldest Indian to Swim Solo Across English Channel
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Siddhartha Aggarwal |
| Location | Bengaluru, India |
| Achievement | Oldest Indian to swim solo across the English Channel |
| Date of Achievement | August 29 |
| Age at Achievement | 49 |
| Distance Swum | 42 km |
| Time Taken | 15 hours and 6 minutes |
| Previous Record Holder | Srikaanth Viswanathan (Age 46 in 2018) |
| First Crossing | 2018 as part of an eight-member relay team |
| Challenges | High tides and strong winds during the last 10 km |
| Training Duration | 15 months |
| Coach | Satish Kumar |